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Average Cost of Music Lessons in Gaithersburg, MD
The average cost of 60-minute music lessons in Gaithersburg is $49. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $40 and $58 per hour.
30-min | $45 |
$45 average |
$45 |
45-min | $52 |
$52 average |
$52 |
60-min | $40 |
$49 average |
$58 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute music lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute music lessons are -6% less expensive at $52, and 30-minute lessons cost 9% less at $45.
Curious how much music lessons cost in your area? Do a quick search to get local prices for the best music teachers near Gaithersburg.
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Our daughter has had 2 lessons thus far with Sammy and already we can hear a difference in her vocals they are stronger and more controlled, her pitch is improved, breathing is better, and she has more confidence.
The fact that he covers so many genres and styles is refreshing.
.Sammy covers correct singing posture, stage presence for performance, eye contact, warm up exercises, and much more
.He definitely makes it a fun experience not feel like work although discipline/application and repetition are necessary for success. She looks forward to her lessons with him which is very encouraging. He also takes the time to find out what songs she enjoys singing which is important to building trust I think.
I am confident that she will continue to soar as a student under his guidance and expertise.
Sammy is quite accomplished as a musician/ artist is an understatement. He has accomplished so much as a student/teacher/performer in the music arts. We admire his diligence and perseverance in obtaining his level of success.
Sammy is a patient, courteous, humble, timely, very considerate, and informative person. Who takes a great interest and pride in his instruction and you get a sense he really cares about his student’s improvements and ultimately being successful. I know our daughter will learn so much from him in the coming month's which excites us!
More importantly he is also extremely encouraging, pointing out her strengths and improvements and making suggestions for more improvement in a very positive manner.
Our daughter really likes and respects Sammy as we do. We are grateful to have him in our lives! … He is a wonderful teacher/instructor/coach/mentor!!!"
this is a very good teacher he really opened the door for my by helping me physically and mentally understand
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About John N.
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About John
*** Lesson Details ***
From beginners to experienced players everyone has their own goals and style of learning. I will try to have my students playing songs as soon as possible, in the style (rock, blues, country) that they want, while teaching some basic music theory to build on. My studio is fully equipped with instruments,
*** Studio Equipment ***
guitars, amps, drums, 16 track recorder, soup to nuts
*** Specialties ***
Rock (all kinds), Blues, Pop, Country, ear training.
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· Guitar · In studio

· Guitar · In studio

· Guitar · In studio

John N.
About Aleksis B.
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My education includes classical voice training with Michele Howard Hansen, an opera singer that often performs at the Kennedy Center. I studied piano with Geoffrey Chappell, who writes for Jazz Times. I also received compositional training on multiple instruments from Stanley Cowell, who recorded and performed with legends like Miles Davis.
I have been performing professionally since 1992. I studied education in college and did my student teaching in a music class at Goshen Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
I have been teaching music pr
Whatever your goals or abilities, I look forward to working with you!
*** Lesson Details ***
Experience fun based lessons as my teaching approach is relaxed and inspirational. I enjoy working with all ages, adjusting my teaching methods to accommodate your learning style and abilities. Learn to play the music you love! You learn best when you enjoy what you are playing, I can help you play along with your favorites or even write your own songs. I always ask my students at the beginning of a lesson "What would you like to do today?" Then structure the lesson accordingly into a routine that the student can practice on their own. Generally the time is divided into warm ups, learning new material, then picking a fun song the student choses. Whether your interest is Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop music, etc... I'm here help you reach your goals so let's make your dreams come true with music together!
*** Travel Equipment ***
Books, Guitar, music stand, metronome, picks, tuner, page clips, capo, media player, laptop, Keyboard (on request), and recording equipment (on request)
*** Specialties ***
With Voice I specialize in helping people prepare for auditions such as American Idol. I have students who simply want to be karaoke stars. I have several professional singers that hire me as a voice coach and producer for recording sessions. I have taught children as young as 2 and those that retired with a lifelong dream to sing. Though my training is classical, I can teach Jazz, Pop, Rock, Rap, R&B, etc...whatever is fun for the student. I highly recommend learning to read music but I do not push it unless parents want their child to.
With Piano I can teach traditionally from Alfred and Bastien Piano Courses depending if they are auditory or visual learners. For Kinesthetic learners I use Hanon scale exercises and Rothman Rhythm Exercises. For those that want to learn notation I introduce classical and Jazz composers unless there is a popular artist/band/movie theme etc...that they would like to learn. However I do not push students to read music unless their parents would prefer it. I tend to keep more students that want to learn to play by ear especially adults by using rhythm training and music theory exercises and then applying them to songs they love. For piano I haven't had much success with children younger than 3. I also have a lot experience working with special needs children.
For Guitar I teach Classical, Acoustic, and Electric all styles and genres. I encourage sight reading but don't mind using tabs. I use more exercises with these students, since the first month students have a hard time making a sound. I try to make the lessons fun by having students strum chords along with songs they chose. I teach lead and rhythm even songwriting and composition. Job satisfaction for me is seeing my students leave a lesson with a smile on their face so I make sure to be a fun based teacher that doesn't give the student a hard time about not practicing.
For Recording and Performance I use the knowledge I gained doing Pro Audio Sales for Guitar Center from 2000-2002 to help clients build their own home studio. I have lots of producers and engineers I work with on a regular basis to produce broadcast quality audio and video recordings and help my students use their lessons and pre-production for those opportunities. I can teach Garage Band or Pro Tools classes on navigating the software and utilizing all the commands. I can also teach room acoustics and using the right microphone and how to position them with the right equipment and the right acoustics to get the best possible tone that they are looking for. I can also teach editing, mixing, looping, sampling, midi, and mastering so that the student can eventually work on their own writing, performing, and recording their music.
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· Piano · In home

· Ukulele · In home

· Piano · In home
Aleksis B.
About John B.
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*** Lesson Details ***
Lessons are custom designed to meet the needs of every student, whether it is someone just starting out with the basics or for that seasoned player that wants to hone their professional skills. As a teacher, I consider myself easy going and laid back, with an emphasis on encouraging each student to do their very
*** Studio Equipment ***
Guitar, instruments, keyboards recording equipment, waiting room, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Music stand, foot stool, cables.- Teacher
Own instrument, amplifier if needed, notebook.-Student
*** Specialties ***
I have been teaching for about 25 years and am well versed in Jazz, Classical, Rock, Blues and Country genres. I focus on anything from note reading, theory, improvisation and composing.
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· Ukulele · In studio

· Guitar · In studio

· Classical Guitar · In home

John B.
About Yelena S.
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upright piano seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
Piano or a keyboard
*** Specialties ***
Russian School of Piano Playing
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· Piano · In studio

· Piano · In studio

· Piano · In studio
Yelena S.
About Michael K.
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About Michael
- My students' ages range from 8 years to older adults.
- Styles taught: Folk, Folk Rock, and Classical
- I have taught guitar for more than 10 years.
- I have performed professionally for over 25 years.
- I have released five audio recordings.
*** Lesson Details ***
My students' musical interests, goals and abilities dictate the direction that we select for their lesson plans. By recognizing and understanding each students learning style, I use techniques/methods that are suited to that particular student. This improves the speed and the quality of learning.
I am flexible and easy going but focused - and I encourage my students to do the same. I want my students to succeed and be able to play the music that they enjoy!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Numerous electric, acoustic steel string and classical guitars.
Electric Bass
IMac Computer
IPad
Sound System with microphone
*** Specialties ***
I use various techniques,methods and combinations ranging from Hal Leonard, Mel Bay, Berklee Music, Suzuki, YouTube videos and video to record particular lesson segments (which I then email to students to view as an aid during their home practice sessions).
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· Guitar · In home

· Guitar · In studio

· Guitar · In studio

Michael K.
About Robert M.
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About Robert
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· Cello · In home

· Cello · In home

· Cello · In home

Robert M.
About Rachel P.
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About Rachel
As teacher, Rachel is warm, friendly & energetic. Her passion for every facet of music is expressed in her desire to impart that same appreciation to her students. She tailors lessons according to the individual st
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· Piano · In studio

· Piano · In studio

· Piano · In studio

Rachel P.
About Vashti G.
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· Piano · In home

· Piano · In home

· Piano · In home
Vashti G.
About Zach B.
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About Zach
Zach received his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University where he studied with Dr. Kent Eshelman. He received his master’s degree from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, where he studied with David Kirk, Principal Tuba of the Houston Symphony.
Prior to joining “Pershing’s Own,” Zach performed with the Houston Ballet, East Texas Symphony and the Waco Symphony, as well as the festival orchestras of L
In addition, Zach has performed in several solo competitions including the Artist Tuba solo competition at the 2014 International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Bloomington, Indiana, where he was a semi-finalist. He was also named winner of the 2011 Young Artist Tuba division at the International Leonard Falcone solo competition.
In his free time, he enjoys swing dancing with his wife Rebekah and playing with their cat, Lafayette.
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Zach B.
About Melissa R.
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About Melissa
My original background in music is in classical singing, but I teach several different styles, such as musical theatre and jazz. My favorite thing about teaching is watching students have breakthroughs and seeing their musicianship soar through the roof.
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· Singing · In studio

Melissa R.
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